With descriptors as serious as the loftiest wine-tasting,
a cup of coffee has become elevated to new, cultured
heights. From small neighborhood shops to large see-andbe-seen places, Raleigh, N.C., is brewing up the perfect
cup for you.
Benelux Coffee-Looking for a coffee shop that
serves made-to-order Belgian waffles, Belgianstyle biers and is also a gathering place for
cyclists? Found it!
402 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, 919.900.8294
Bittersweet-Coffee meets whiskey and rum,
and all is well with the world. Pair your choice
with cheese, a pretzel or pie... definitely the pie.
16 E. Martin St., Fayetteville Street, Raleigh,
919.977.3829
Common Grounds Coffee House-It's
coffee and a chuckle with specialty flavors
like Caramanilla (caramel & vanilla) and Nutty
Irishman (macadamia nut, toffee nut and
Irish cream).
219 N. Salem St., Ste. 101, Apex, 919.387.0873
Jubala Coffee-The Jubala experience is one
that extends beyond the cup to the customer.
They invite you to craft yours.
8450 Honeycutt Rd., Ste. 104, Raleigh,
919.758.8330 | 2100 Hillsborough St., Raleigh,
919.792.1767
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Jennifer Hall
42 & Lawrence-Try a pull from the draft latte
selection or order an espresso. It's all tasty.
134 E. Martin St., Moore Square, Raleigh,
919.322.1668
Garrett Poulos
More than a cup of joe
Sommelier's Roast-When the owner and coffee
roaster is also a certified sommelier, you know
the experience is going to be memorable.
3700 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 150, Raleigh,
919.526.1790
Been there. Roasted that.
Raleigh Coffee Company operates under the
coffee-driven motto "We serve, you conquer."
Thanks to their local connections, you can enjoy a
brew at many area restaurants, coffee shops and
cafés. :: raleighcoffeecompany.com
Pick me up
When that afternoon lull starts creeping, and
your eyelids start drooping, it's time for a sugar
rush. Good thing we have sweet treats around
almost every corner.
Amorino-A truly decadent selection of gelato
flavors to include Tiramisu, Sicilian Citrus and
Vaniglia Bourbon del Madagascar.
137 E. Davie St., Moore Square, Raleigh,
919.239.4411
The Cupcake Shoppe-Eleven cupcake varieties
plus a flavor of the week. Doughnuts aren't the
only thing to buy by the dozen.
104 Glenwood Ave., Glenwood South, Raleigh,
919.821.4223
Kyle Ramage and Lemeul Butler
Coffee Champions
David Sedaris doesn't just tell a funny
story, and Kyle Ramage and Lemeul
Butler don't just brew a cup of coffee.
They're what you call champions, and
they have the titles to back it up. Lem is
the 2016 U.S. Barista Champion, and Kyle
holds that honor for 2017. Lem placed
fourth globally at the 2016 World Barista
Championship; Kyle placed sixth in 2017.
That's right, for two years running the
national champion was right here in the
Raleigh area, not in New York or San
Francisco. We're kind of proud of that!
And now you can enjoy a taste of their
combined talent. The pair teamed up last
year to buy a local coffee shop, which
they renamed Black & White Coffee
Roasters. Together they serve a carefullycurated selection of coffees from around
the globe.
314 Brooks St., Wake Forest,
919.757.2307
Lorraine's Coffee House-Want some bluegrass
music with your cappuccino? You've come to the
right place. They even have a church service.
101 Timber Pointe Ln., Garner, 919.714.7990
Duck Donuts-Start with a coating. Pick a
topping. Choose a drizzle. So many possibilities!
100 Wrenn Dr., Ste. 101, Cary, 919.468.8722
8323 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, 919.847.3800
lucettegrace-Look for the Milk + Cookies éclair.
Chocolate chip cookie dough mouselline, vanilla
milk Chantilly and chocolate chip cookie.
235 S. Salisbury St., Fayetteville Street, Raleigh,
919.307.4950
Sir Walter Coffee-True superhero powers.
A coffee bar by day. A bar with coffee by night.
Cape sold separately.
145 E. Davie St., Moore Square, Raleigh,
919.322.0019
Hayes Barton Café and Dessertery-Rumor
is they also serve lunch and dinner, but we're
fixated on the cakes and pies.
2000 Fairview Rd., Five Points, Raleigh,
919.856.8551
Yellow Dog Bread Company-Look for unique
items on the menu like a white wine-poached
pear and frangipane brioche tart.
219 E. Franklin St., Raleigh, 984.232.0291
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